All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think we become.

Meditation is not just about sitting quietly, it's about transforming the mind.

When you recognize that pain and suffering are impermanent, you become free.

The path of awakening is not about becoming who you are. Rather it is about unbecoming who you are not.

Peace is within oneself to be found in the same place as agitation and suffering. It is not found in a forest or on a hilltop, nor is it given by a teacher.

The path to liberation is through understanding the true nature of mind and matter through direct observation.

The instant you speak about a thing, you miss the mark.

The water in the ocean can be rough or calm. It can be clear or murky. But the water itself doesn't mind.

The more we witness our emotional reactions and understand how they work, the easier it is to refrain.

Short moments, many times. That is the essence of meditation practice.

Life and death are of supreme importance. Time swiftly passes by and opportunity is lost. Each of us should strive to awaken. Awaken! Take heed, do not squander your life.

The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred.

Peace is not found by changing the world, but by changing your attitude to the world.

The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green earth, dwelling deeply in the present moment and feeling truly alive.

In the monastery of your body, the monk of your mind must stay in retreat.

The measure of success in spiritual life is how peaceful you are.

Compassion is not something we develop. It arises naturally as we see the truth of what is.

When the mind is ready to understand, the truth will come to meet it.

The more we understand impermanence, the more we understand that we can't hold on to anything.

The essence of all phenomena is empty and clear like space. The nature of mind is awareness-emptiness like the sun and sky.

All beings by nature are Buddha, as ice by nature is water. Apart from water there is no ice; apart from beings, no Buddha.

Wisdom is not something we have to strive to acquire. Rather, wisdom arises naturally as we open our hearts to the truth of what is.

External seeking only leads to exhaustion. When you imitate others, you lose your own authenticity.

The mind that notes and the object that is noted are both impermanent. Understanding this leads to liberation.

Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule.

The heart of the path is quite simple. No need for long explanations. Give up clinging to love and hate, just rest with things as they are.

Words have the power to both destroy and heal. When words are both true and kind, they can change our world.

To live is enough.

Craving and aversion are the roots of suffering. Observe them with equanimity.

Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness.

Moment after moment, completely devote yourself to listening to your inner voice.

The greatest obstacle to meditation is our expectation about what it should be.

Knowledge must be stabilized by meditation. Without meditation, knowledge is like a child in battle.